2017 National Maternity survey

01 February 2017

The 2017 Maternity Survey is
part of a national survey programme run by CQC to collect feedback on the
experiences of women using NHS maternity services across the country. The
results contribute to CQC’s assessment of NHS performance as well as on-going
monitoring and inspections. The programme also provides valuable feedback for
NHS trusts, which they can then use to improve patient experience.

Between April and August 2017
questionnaires will be sent out to a sample of women who gave birth in February
2017.

Obtaining feedback from
patients is vital for bringing about improvements in the quality of care and
this is an excellent way for women to directly influence services locally.